Welcome to Cherry Log ...
Cherry Log is located in Gilmer County<1>.
While we don't have a date for the founding of Cherry Log, you might get a feel for it by knowing that during our research the earliest mention that we found (so far) was in a book dated 1895.
Cherry Log is 1,580 feet [482 m] above sea level.<2>.
Time Zone: Cherry Log lies in the Eastern Time Zone (EST/EDT) and observes daylight saving time
Telephone area codes for Cherry Log: (706) and (762)<3>
The ZIP code for Cherry Log: 30522<4>
Communities near Cherry Log ...
We have created a list of 10 communities that are near Cherry Log.
- Rolston
(7 miles [11.3 km] to the south) - Northcutt
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest) - Pantertown
(14 miles [22.5 km] to the north)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pantertown
- Pantertown is located in Fannin County
- Population from the 2010 Census: 9,749 people
- Cutcane
(13 miles [20.9 km] to the northeast) - Belltown Hill
(17 miles [27.4 km] to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Belltown Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Belltown Hill
- Belltown Hill is located in Polk County (TN)
- Estimated population in 2014: 2,457 people
- Ellijay
(7 miles [11.3 km] to the southwest)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ellijay
- Ellijay is located in Gilmer County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 1,724 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Ellijay <6>
- Youngcane ‑ Historic
(18 miles [29 km] to the east) - Hemp
(14 miles [22.5 km] to the northeast) - Blue Ridge
(6 miles [9.7 km] to the northeast)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Blue Ridge
- Blue Ridge is located in Fannin County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 1,473 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Blue Ridge <6>
- Tails Creek
(14 miles [22.5 km] to the southwest)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Tails Creek
- Tails Creek is located in Gilmer County
- Population from the 2010 Census: 1,248 people
To Help With Your Genealogy Research ...
We have a couple of sections for those tracing their genealogy.
We created a list of cemeteries that are in the area around Cherry Log. Our list includes the location of those cemeteries and we provide an overhead view. See our Cemetery List for Cherry Log.
Using the information from an 1895 Atlas, we've created a list of communities that were in the area of Cherry Log. Our list includes information such as whether the 1895 community had a post office or railroad service. See our List of 1890's Communities around Cherry Log.
We also have a detailed list of newspapers that have been published in the area around Cherry Log. See our Newspapers Page for Cherry Log.
TripAdvisor Tourism Pages for Cherry Log ...
Looking for more information about Cherry Log? A wonderful source is the TripAdvisor website. We always start with the TripAdvisor Tourism page, where you can read an overview with links that will help you find lodging, restaurants and attractions.
In addition to the Tourism page for Cherry Log, there are neighboring communities that also have Tourism pages. More information about those communities can be found on our TripAdvisor Page for Cherry Log.
Adding Cherry Log to Our Gazetteer ...
We originally found mention of Cherry Log in both the FIPS-55 and the GNIS. For more information, see the FIPS and GNIS Codes sections on our Miscellaneous Page.
From our notes, the earliest published mention we've found for Cherry Log was in the book titled Business Atlas and Shippers' Guide (1895).
For more details, see References and Mentions for Cherry Log.
Off-the-Road Links ...
Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Cherry Log. If you can help, please contact us through our Feedback Page.
The official website for State of Georgia: https://georgia.gov/
Footnotes ...
| <1> | If you're interested in how the shape of Georgia's counties, including Gilmer, have changed over time, we recommend the Atlas of Historical County Boundaries. |
| <2> | The elevation is an estimate for the area around Cherry Log - it will be higher in some places and lower in others. |
| <3> | Area code (762) is an overlay for area code (706). |
| <4> | ZIP Codes have been created by the United States Postal Service (USPS) as a way of grouping addresses to make delivery more efficient. The boundaries of the ZIP Code can be changed, re-assigned, eliminated or overlapped with other ZIP Codes. So keep in mind that any given ZIP Code is only 'loosely' associated with a community (such as Cherry Log). When looking for a ZIP Code, whether Cherry Log or elsewhere, it's always best to check the website of the United States Postal Service (USPS). |
| <5> | The location has been supplied by the Geographic Names Information System - which is maintained by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). While these values should be definitive, we found that accuracy can vary and you should double-check the location if accuracy is required. |
| <6> | While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program. |